Supported Living

iBC’s Supported Living services, reflect our belief that everyone deserves the right level of support in their own home in the community, no matter how complex their needs may be. #homesnothospitals

Our supported living services provide specialist support to individuals 18+ who may have a learning disability, autism and/or complex needs to include behaviours that challenge. Building on people’s existing strengths, interests and skills, we use therapeutic support models such as intensive interaction and trauma informed care, to not only meet but exceed potential.

iBC Healthcare offer bespoke properties to include solo bungalows and single occupancy apartments within a hub and spoke model, to ensure high quality care services in line with people’s particular needs, wants and wishes. These properties are refurbished in line with iBC Healthcare’s robust build specification to include spacious wetrooms, integrated modern kitchens and functional spaces lead by Design By Autism as standard. iBC will also work closely with an individual’s MDT to incorporate bespoke property works such as anti-ligature, anti barricade and other particularly robust specifications tailored to peoples needs and the risks they may present.

Our ethos is to provide safe and functional spaces in line with Good Autism Practice, with the people we support at the very centre. iBC believe that all behaviour is a form of communication that our robust accommodation is designed to withstand; enabling our operational colleagues to focus their efforts on helping the people we support to achieve real dreams and goals.

What is Supported Living?

Supported living enables adults with significant and unique challenges such as physical disabilities, mental health conditions, learning disabilities, or behaviours that challenge, to live in their own homes rather than institutional or hospital environments, with tailored support built around their needs.

Each person holds their own tenancy. Support is person-centred, flexible, and shaped by the individual’s preferences and aspirations, wherever it is safe and possible.

Our approach aligns with the NHS Building the Right Support and Transforming Care agendas, which focus on reducing reliance on secure and inpatient settings and ensuring people receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

At iBC, we believe true independence isn’t about doing everything alone, it’s about having the right support at the right time. Through person-centered planning, individuals are encouraged to take part in daily tasks, make meaningful choices, and engage with their communities.

Together, we are building #HomesNotHospitals, spaces where everyone can thrive on their own terms.

Our Approach To Supported Living

Whether a person requires 1:1, 2:1 or higher ratios of support, our dedicated teams create a safe, consistent and nurturing environment where individuals can build confidence, develop skills, and make choices about their daily lives.

Support at home covers whatever a person needs to live as independently as possible, from meal preparation and grocery shopping to household tasks, budgeting and managing a tenancy. Daily routines are never one-size-fits-all: whether someone prefers quiet mornings with a cup of tea, a bustling day out in the community, or creative hobbies at home, each day is designed around their preferences, likes and interests.

Together with the individual, their family and their wider professional network, we co-produce bespoke activity plans with clear, realistic and achievable goals, learning a new skill, joining a community club, taking up vocational activities, or simply spending more time with loved ones. We listen closely to feedback and adjust, so every activity brings joy, satisfaction and personal growth.

At iBC Healthcare, the people we support are at the centre of every decision, no matter how big or small.

Our Properties

We provide high-quality, purpose-built apartments, houses and bungalows designed to meet the unique needs of the people we support. Working with developers and landlords, every home is thoughtfully designed, from wheelchair-accessible layouts and assistive technology to enhanced fixtures and specialist adaptations, identified and agreed with a person’s professional network before they move in.

We believe a home should be a home for life, or for as long as a person wants it. Like any standard tenancy, individuals have the right to make choices about their living space, to decorate, personalise and enjoy the privacy and security of their own front door.

A key feature of our model is the clear separation of housing and support. All tenancies are managed independently by regulated, trusted social landlords responsible for property management, maintenance and tenancy agreements. This gives every individual legal security and peace of mind: their home is theirs, regardless of any changes to their care or support arrangements.

Everything You Need to Know About Living With Us

Our Supported Living User Guide covers the practical side of life in an iBC home from rents and housing benefit, council tax exemption, bills and utilities, furnishing your home, moving in, family communication, safeguarding and more.

Download the IBC Supported Living User Guide PDF here –

Get in Touch

Whether you are a family member, commissioner, social worker, or professional network we are here to talk.
Call us on 0116 221 5545, email info@ibchealthcare.co.uk, or make a referral through our contact page.

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